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@Bainein · X
Femoral Adipose Tissue May Accumulate the Fat That Has Been Recycled as VLDL and Nonesterified Fatty Acids https://t.co/58pWmknerd
Nov 3, 2020 · 576 followers
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Diabetes October 2010 PMID 20682685
Femoral adipose tissue may accumulate the fat that has been recycled as VLDL and nonesterified fatty acids.
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What people are saying
Discussions generally recognize the importance of differentiating fat depots, with posts mentioning how femoral fat might be protective against disease. The tone is curious and cautious, with some users asking about potential clinical applications, illustrating a moderate level of interest and engagement.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the findings, with some expressing surprise about fat's role in metabolic health.
InterestModerate interest
Participants show moderate curiosity, with comments highlighting the novelty of femoral fat's functions.
EngagementModerate engagement
Comments include questions about implications and comparisons to other fat depots, indicating a genuine but not deep level of engagement.
ImpactNeutral impact
The overall consensus suggests the research may influence future studies, but many see it as an initial step rather than a breakthrough.
Abstract in brief
- Gluteofemoral fat can store recycled fat from VLDL and NEFA, which may protect against diabetes and cardiovascular disease, unlike abdominal fat.
- After eating, both fat depots increase blood flow, but femoral fat shows lower release of NEFA and less uptake of plasma triglycerides from chylomicrons, indicating different fat storage mechanisms.
- Femoral fat prefers to directly absorb fatty acids from plasma NEFA and VLDL triglycerides, while abdominal fat shows higher metabolic activity overall; this suggests their distinct roles in fat metabolism and disease risk.
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@Bainein · X
Femoral Adipose Tissue May Accumulate the Fat That Has Been Recycled as VLDL and Nonesterified Fatty Acids https://t.co/58pWmknerd
Nov 3, 2020 · 576 followers
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